Shoe polishing rack



Jan. 9, 1934. H. B. NEsBlT 1,942,725

SHOE POLISHING RACK Filed Apiil 29, 1932 Patented Jan.. 9, 1934 UNET STATES garant* orrici:

1 Claim.

This invention relates generally to polishing devices, and particularly to a rack for holding polishing materials and for forming a foot rest.

The main object of this invention is to provide an exceedingly simple and eiiicient form of foot rest and cabinet for polishing materials.

The second object is to so construct the device that the polishing materials are made accessible to the user by an opening movement of the case. The third object is to so construct the device that when the foot is removed therefrom it will close automatically and hermetically seal the paste containing receptacles and prevent the `evaporation of the contents thereof.

The fourth object is to so construct the r1evice that it will automatically fold itself out of the way when not in use, thereby eliminating any chance of a person becoming injured by accidentally walking into same.

The fifth object is to so construct the device that a maximum amount of strength will be obtained from a given amount of materials and also that the device may be attached on any upright surface without marring same except for the introduction of a pair of holding screws.

These, and other objects, will become more apparent from the specication following as illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective View of the device showing same in use.

Fig. 2 is a front elevation showing the device in a closed position.

Fig. 3 is a horizontal section along the line 3 3 in Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a horizontal section along the line 4 4 in Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a vertical section taken along the -line 5 5 in Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary section along the line 6 6 in Fig. 3.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the spring element. Similar numbers of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring in detail to the drawing, there is shown an upright stationary back 10 adapted to be attached to a wall or other support by means of the screws 11. The back 10 is provided with a pair of out-turned sides 12 between which is mounted a front 13 whose upper end 14 is slightly out-turned and whose bottom 15 extends to the back 10. The space 16 constitutes a receptacle for brushes or polishing cloths.

Between the lower ends of the sides 12 is mounted a stationary horizontal rod 17 on which is hinged the sides 18 of an elongated arm 19 which is capable of swinging to an approximately horizontal position as shown in Fig. 1, or in 661?. an upright position, as shown in Fig. 2.

The arm 19 has formed on its outer end an offset foot support whose portion 20 is in the shape or" a shoe sole, and whose portion 21 is preferably depressed to form a shoulder 22 65"?v against which the heel 23 of the shoe 24 can be pressed during the polishing operation. The 18 are parallel to a height approximating that of the sides 12 and then gradually merging into the shallow sides 25 of the sole portion 20. 702;1

The arm 19 is provided with a pair of openings 26 in which are placed the covers 27 of the shoe paste receptacles 28 whose flanges 29 limit the outward movement of the receptacles 28 through the openings 26.

Against the outer side of the front 13 is placed a resilient pad 30 preferably of rubber which is faced with a layer of cork 31, or other material impervious to the ingredients of the polishing material 32 contained within the receptacles 28.

On the rod 17 is placed a spring 33 whose purpose it is to urge the arm 19 toward a closed position in which the edges 34 of the receptacles 28 are brought into contact with the cork surface 31 which, owing to its yielding pad 30, provides a hermetical seal for both of the receptacles. This seal is absolutely essential to prevent the evaporation of the volatile contents of the receptacles.

In order to further stiifen the arm 19 there is formed a rib 35 along the length thereof.

rThe operation of the device is as follows: When desiring to use saine it is only necessary to draw the arm 19 downwardly to a horizontal position and place the foot thereon. This will hold the arm 19 and give the user access to the polishing paste, cloths or brushes as desired. However, as soon as the operator has finished using same and removes his foot Vtherefrom the device will automatically close, thereby eifectively sealing the contents of the receptacles and overcoming one of the principal objections to theV use of shoe paste.

It is desirable to provide a rubber insert 36 which covers the sole portion 20 and the heel portion 21 of the foot rest.

I claim:

A shoe polishing rack comprising an upright back having spaced vertical sides and having a front and bottom between said sides forming a 110 converging toward its outer end to form a foot rest with the heel portion thereof outermost the sides of said arm converging to form the sides of said foot rest, and a resilient pad secured against said front behind the openings in said arm constituting closures for shoe paste cans mounted within said openings.

HAL B. NESBIT. 

